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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,537.74, 329,188.14 and 131,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,537.74, 329,188.14 and 131,110.50 is: 180,935.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,537.74 : 329,188.14 = 131,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,537.74/329,188.14 = 131,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,537.74x = 329,188.14 × 131,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,537.74x = 43,160,021,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160,021,629.47/238,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,935.82

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